American Falls will celebrate its own history and development with booths in the park, a parade and plenty of class reunions this week. Be sure to check out the advertising sponsors who are helping recognize our special community and do…
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Pioneer Days celebration set for July 28 at A.F. Stake Center
The 2023 Pioneer Day Celebration will be held Friday, July 28. It is a different type of activity this year, as it’s being held on a Friday evening at the American Falls LDS Stake Center ballfield, at 111 Church Place,…
Justice department, EPA settle Simplot emissions agreement
Fertilizer manufacturer will spend $150 million to reduce environmental impacts from operation The Justice Department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have announced a settlement with J.R. Simplot Company involving Simplot’s Don Plant manufacturing facility located in Power County, near…
Apartment fire claims one life
The American Falls Police Department and the Power County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 145 Hillcrest in American Falls Wednesday, July 5, at 6:20 a.m. on a report of an apartment fire at Grande Cascade Apartments. … Read the full…
Staff changes will enhance quality in American Falls School District
The American Falls School District announces some notable staff changes that will further enhance the quality of education provided to our students, according to Superintendent Randy Jensen. … Read the full story and more in the paper edition of The…
Rockland school fees will increase
Activity and athletic fees for the Rockland School District will be increasing effective with the 2023-2024 school year. These increases were discussed and determined appropriate by the Rockland School District Board of Trustees due to increasing official costs and equipment/supplies…
Irrigation District overhaul could make a splash in energy, water conservation by Mike Gross
Acquiring new efficiency is increasingly difficult. A recent study of Falls Irrigation District (FID) promises significant water and energy savings–if $8.6 million can be raised and specialized parts can be requisitioned. … Read the full story and more in the…
Exit 40 westbound on-ramp closed until mid-July
The Idaho Transportation Department has restarted work on I-86 bridges near American Falls, necessitating the American Falls Interchange 40 westbound on-ramp to be closed until mid-July. … Read the full story and more in the paper edition of The Power…
High school graduates featured this week
Photographs for all of the high school graduates from American Falls High School, Rockland High School and the American Falls Academy are included on pages 6, 7 and 8 in this week’s Power County Press. Make sure you have plenty…
AFHS announces top 10 percent
American Falls High School has listed their top ten percent of the senior class, along with the valedictorian and salutatorian, for the class of 2022-23. Valedictorian and salutatorian were based on the highest cumulative weighted grade point average based on…